Types of X-Rays used in Dental
1. IOPA – Intra Oral Peri Apical X-Ray
- visualize the tooth, surrounding structures
- Helps Dentist to diagnose the case at initial stage
- Helps dentist to prevent further progress of the lesion
2. OPG – Orthopantomograph- panaromic view
- Helps to show all the teeth
- Jaw Bones
- TMJ (Temprio Maandibular Joint)
- Surrounding structures
3. P A – View of skull
Extra Oral X-Ray showing skull, mandible maxilla jaws
4. Lateral – View of face
Extra Oral X-Ray showing lower jaw
5. CBCT Scan ( Cone Beam Computed Tomograph)
Used when regular dental X-Rays like IOPA,OPG, Facial X-Rays are not sufficient Gives 3 dimensional (3D) images of your teeth, soft tissue, Nerve Pathogen, bone in a single scan
6. Hand wrist X-Ray
Handwrist X-Ray done to check whether growth is still remaining or whether it is completed before giving extra oral appliance like Reverse Pull Head gear and chin caps
